Strong's Lexicon egkratés: Self-controlled, temperate Original Word: ἐγκρατής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐν (en, "in") and κράτος (kratos, "strength" or "power") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "egkratés," the concept of self-control can be related to Hebrew words like תַּעֲצוּם (ta'atzum, "strength") and יָצַר (yatsar, "to restrain" or "to form"). Usage: The Greek word "egkratés" refers to the quality of self-control or temperance. It denotes the ability to master one's desires and impulses, particularly in the context of moral and ethical behavior. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit and the virtues expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, self-control was highly valued as a virtue, often associated with wisdom and moral integrity. Philosophers like Aristotle and the Stoics emphasized the importance of self-mastery as a means to achieve a virtuous and balanced life. In the early Christian context, self-control was seen as a crucial aspect of living a life that honors God, reflecting the transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1468 egkratḗs(see 1466 /egkráteia) – properly, self-controlled – literally, "mastered from within" (used only in Tit 1:8); "originally, 'having power over; possessed of'; hence, 'controlling, keeping in hand,' . . . 'temperance' " (WS, 1074). See 1466 (enkrateia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and kratos Definition strong, master of, self-controlled NASB Translation self-controlled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1468: ἐγκρατήςἐγκρατής (see ἐν, III. 3), ἐγκρατες (κράτος); 1. properly, equivalent to ὁ ἐν κράτει ὤν, strong, robust: Aeschylus, Thucydides, and following. 2. having power over, possessed of (a thing), with a genitive of the object; so from (Sophocles and) Herodotus down. 3. mastering, controlling, curbing, restraining: ἀφροδισιων, Xenophon, mere. 1, 2, 1; ἠδωνης, ibid. 4, 5, 10; ἑαυτοῦ, Plato; absolutely (without a genitive), controlling oneself, temperate, continent, ((Aristotle, eth. Nic. 7, 4, p. 1146{b}, 10ff); Sir. 26:15; Wis. 8:21; Philo de Jos. § 11): Titus 1:8. From en and kratos; strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.) -- temperate. see GREEK en see GREEK kratos |
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